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Meeting Name: Public Safety and Licensing Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/13/2009 5:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Hall, Room 205
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09-3401 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) (Grant Control # 2009-015.) (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing CommCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) (Grant Control # 2009-015.) (Res.09-1334) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-13-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) Grant Control #2009-015) in the amount of $813,345.00(Years 1-3). Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 04-13-09: That the Police Chief be granted permission to apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Recovery Program (CHRP) Grant Control #2009-015) in the amount of $813,345.00(Years 1-3). Fiscal Note: City's cost (4th Year) - $302,514.00 - To be levied and collected over the four year program.Recommended For ApprovalPass Action details Not available
09-3402 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the 2009 Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) (Grant Control # 2009-016).CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for and accept the 2009 Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) (Grant Control # 2009-016). (Res.09-1335) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-13-09: Permission be granted for the Police Chief to apply for and accept the 2009 Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $408,829.00. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 04-13-09: That the Police Chief be granted permission to apply for and accept the 2009 Recovery Act: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $408,829.00. Fiscal Note: No match is required on the part of the City.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
09-3403 A Communication from the Purchasing Agent recommending to award the bid for one 35,000 GVW Diesel Cab & Chassis with 30 cubic yard forestry chip box to Lakeside International Truck at their bid price of $96,765.00.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Purchasing Agent recommending to award the bid for one 35,000 GVW Diesel Cab & Chassis with 30 cubic yard forestry chip box to Lakeside International Truck at their bid price of $96,765.00. (Res.09-1343) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 04-13-09: That the bid for one 35,000 GVW Diesel Cab & Chassis with 30 cubic yard forestry chip box be awarded to Lakeside International Truck at their bid price of $96,765.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 989-700-5010.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
09-3408 A Direct Referral: Change order #1 and final payment for engineering services for preparing an "Exception to Construct on an Abandon Landfill" permit for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Lockwood Park by AECOM, Inc.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral: Change order #1 and final payment for engineering services for preparing an "Exception to Construct on an Abandon Landfill" permit for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Lockwood Park by AECOM, Inc. (Res.09-1344) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 04-13-09: That Change order #1 and final payment for engineering services for preparing an "Exception to Construct on an Abandon Landfill" permit for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for Lockwood Park by AECOM, Inc, be approved. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Account 101.700.5750.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
09-3387 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to enter in an agreement with Nielsen Madsen & Barber, S.C. to prepare topographic survey and to apply for a DNR permit to construct within the floodplain for replacing thCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting to enter in an agreement with Nielsen Madsen & Barber, S.C. to prepare topographic survey and to apply for a DNR permit to construct within the floodplain for replacing three greens and one tee at Johnson Park Golf Course. (Res.09-1345) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 04-13-09: That the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services be authorized to enter in an agreement with Nielsen Madsen & Barber, S.C. to prepare topographic survey and to apply for a DNR permit to construct within the floodplain for replacing three greens and one tee at Johnson Park Golf Course. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 107-000-5750, Johnson Greens & Tees.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
09-3389 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to enter in an agreement with Lohmann Golf Designs, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for replacing three greens and one tee at Johnson Park Golf Course.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services requesting permission to enter in an agreement with Lohmann Golf Designs, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for replacing three greens and one tee at Johnson Park Golf Course. (Res.09-1346) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 04-13-09: That the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services be authorized permission to enter in an agreement with Lohmann Golf Designs, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for replacing three greens and one tee at Johnson Park Golf Course. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 107.000.5750, Johnson Greens & Tees.Recommended For Approval  Action details Not available
09-3275 A Communication from Joseph Hrouda requesting to renew the Boat Launch and Concession contract for three years with a two year option.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Joseph Hrouda requesting to renew the Boat Launch and Concession contract for three years with a two year option. (Res.09-1362) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 3-09-09: That the item be deferred for two weeks as it needs to go before Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services on 3-11-09: Defer Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-13-09: That the item be deferred for two weeks as an agreement is being worked out unless an agreement is worked out at the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services meeting this coming week. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Services on 4-15-09: That the request be denied and recommend approval of a one-year contract and if the contract does not come into being that the City explore other options including going back to negotiations. Fiscal note: To be determinedRecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
09-3312 A New) Application of Lakeside Liquor, Caroline Chuu, Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 420 Sixth StreetCommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Lakeside Liquor, Caroline Chun, Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 420 Sixth Street. (1st District) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 3-23-09 That the (New) Application of Lakeside Liquor, Caroline Chun, Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 420 Sixth Street be defered until the applicant completes required paperwork. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-13-09: That the (New) Application of Lakeside Liquor, Caroline Chun, Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 420 Sixth Street be denied due to the fragility of the neighborhood and the high concentration of existing liquor establishments in the area. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Denial  Action details Not available
09-3391 A Renewal application of Thomas Kroll, for a Public Passenger Vehicle Operator's Business License.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Renewal application of Thomas Kroll, for a Public Passenger Vehicle Operator's Business License. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-13-09: That the renewal application of Thomas Kroll, for a Public Passenger Vehicle Operator's Business License, be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AGranted  Action details Not available
09-3397 A Application of Mazen T. Musa for a Secondhand Jewelry Dealer's license and a Secondhand Article Dealer license for 1914 Sixteenth Street (7th District).CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Mazen T. Musa for a Secondhand Jewelry Dealer's license and a Secondhand Article Dealer license for 1914 Sixteenth Street (3rd District). Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-13-09: That the application of Mazen T. Musa for a Secondhand Jewelry Dealer's license and a Secondhand Article Dealer license for 1914 Sixteenth Street, be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AGranted  Action details Not available
09-3395 A Special Report - Tobacco Compliance Checks - March 16, 2009CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Special Report - Tobacco Compliance Checks - March 16, 2009 Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-13-09: That the report be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReceived and Filed  Action details Not available
09-3420 A Licensed Premise Report of 3-19-09 thru 4-8-09CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Licensed Premise Report of 3-19-09 thru 4-8-09 Recommendation of Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-13-09: That the owner/agent of 2nd Time Around, 1922 16th Street and the owner/agent of Gingers, 345 Main Street be requested to appear and the next meeting and the balance of the report be received and filed.Received and Filed  Action details Not available
09-3318 A Ordinance No. 6-09 To repeal and recreate Sec. 6-97 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Retail "Class A" intoxicating liquor licenses.CommunicationSubject: Ordinance No. 6-09 To repeal and recreate Sec. 6-97 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Retail "Class A" intoxicating liquor licenses. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY & LICENSING COMMITTEE ON 3-9-09: That the item be deferred for two weeks to gather more information related to: various radius' 2000', 1000' or 500'; geographic restrictions and other geographical concerns. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY & LICENSING COMMITTEE ON 3-23-09 That the Ordinance No. 6-09 be brought back to the April 13, 2009 Public Licensing and Safety meeting and that a Public Hearing be scheduled prior to the Common Council Meeting on April 20th, 2009. RECOMMENDATION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY & LICENSING COMMITTEE ON 4-13-09: That ordinance 06-09 be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/ARecommended For Approval  Action details Not available
09-3419 A (Direct Referral) Operator's (Bartender) LicensesCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Operator's (Bartender) Licenses Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-13-09: That the Operator (Bartender) licenses be granted. Fiscal Note: N/AGranted  Action details Not available
08-2937 A Communication from Jensen Towing requesting to appear before the appropriate committee to discuss a rate increase.CommunicationSubject:Communication from Jensen Towing requesting to appear before the appropriate committee to discuss a rate increase. (Ord.15-09) Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-24-08: That the item be deferred and the clerks office contact the towing companies to appear before the next committee meeting. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 12-08-08: That the item be deferred while additional information is gathered. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 1-12-09: That the item be deferred until the parties reach an agreement and the item be brought back before the committee at the approproriate time as well as referred to Finance and Personnel. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-13-09: That the item be deferred until the April 27, 2009 meeting. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 4-27-09: That the item be deferred until the May 11, 2009 meeting. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-11-09: That the item be defeDeferred  Action details Not available
08-2928 A Communication from Alderman of the 15th District wishing to discuss the progress of the Phoenix Communication System.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman of the 15th District wishing to discuss the progress of the Phoenix Communication System. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 11-24-08: That the item be tabled until the Alderman of the 15th District gather enough information. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 4-13-09: That the item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReceived and Filed  Action details Not available
08-1696 A Alderman of the 8th District requesting the Chief of Police to appear before the Racine Public Safety and Licensing Committee regarding a traffic stop of a vehicle near the 1200 block of Summit Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman of the 8th District requesting the Chief of Police to appear before the Racine Public Safety and Licensing Committee regarding a traffic stop of a vehicle near the 1200 block of Summit Avenue on January 22, 2008. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 08-25-08: That the item be deferred. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 4-13-09: That the item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReceived and Filed  Action details Not available
07-1343 A Alderman of the 4th District requesting to discuss complaint, incidents at the "Winner's Circle" Tavern located at 1403 Superior Street.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Alderman of the 4th District requesting to discuss complaints, and numerous incidents at the "Winner's Circle" Tavern located at 1403 Superior Street. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-12-07: Mr. Mike Williams (owner) of Winners Circle, 1403 Superior Street be requested to appear at the next Public Safety & Licensing meeting November 26, 2007 to address these concerns. The Police Department will provide committee with a 12 month history of calls at this establishment and the item be deferred until that time. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-26-07: That the item be deferred for 30 days and Mr. Williams will work with Lt. Purdy and Alderman Kaplan to come up with a resolution to the problems and report back to the committee on the measures being taken to prevent such problems in the future. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 1-07-08: That the agents of the following establishments, Rosie's, Double D's and American Legion including the agentReceived and Filed  Action details Not available